API in Shanghai, China: Global China Program

Study in Shanghai - considered to be one of the most “international” cities in the world!

The Global China Program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about China through academic and cultural immersion during one semester. This program is open to current college students who wish to study in China for one semester (15 weeks). The program consists of two parts—Chinese Language course and Content courses on China Studies which will be conducted in English. The Global China Program offers a credit structure which is identical to the majority of North American universities and colleges.

Students in this program will have several study options including taking all elective courses in English and taking Chinese language course alongside English electives. Other options include an international internship, offered for credit, taken alongside English electives with an optional Chinese language course. The internship does carry an additional placement fee.

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